Nico Ismaili
Full Stack Developer
 
July 29, 2000
 
+43 667 330 87 69
 
Vienna, Austria
  Experience
Full Stack DeveloperAOEAug 2022
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Present
Full Stack Developer
AOEAug 2022
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Present
Full-stack development across Go and JVM backend services, React/Next.js applications, and production operations. Joined through a paid backend development internship.
Backend, Frontend & Architecture
- Developed REST and GraphQL API microservices with Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, and Quarkus for app and web consumers
- Owned ongoing maintenance and production support for multiple Next.js services and React applications
- Designed and presented a white-label architecture while serving as deputy software architect
- Developed telecommunications micro frontends using React Server Components and Next.js, and contributed to architecture and technology decisions
- Delivered a B2B customer portal with integrated e-commerce functionality and an analytics dashboard
- Built an international e-commerce solution with localized product catalogs using TypeScript, React, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js
- Implemented the frontend for a RAG-based chatbot for the AOE Technology Radar
- Used GitHub Copilot and agentic programming for AI-assisted development
DevOps & Infrastructure
- Built and optimized GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
- Deployed and operated services on Kubernetes using Docker, AWS, and internal platform tooling
- Monitored services and handled incidents using OpenTelemetry data, Kubernetes probes, and custom Grafana dashboards
Leadership & Team Development
- Reviewed coding challenges, conducted technical interviews, and contributed to hiring decisions
- Co-led weekly frontend community of practice sessions for cross-team knowledge sharing
- Mentored a junior developer and onboarded new frontend developers
- Facilitated sprint retrospectives as a substitute Scrum Master
Full Stack Developer & UX Designer (Part-time)FreelanceJan 2020
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Present
Full Stack Developer & UX Designer (Part-time)
FreelanceJan 2020
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Present
- Design and develop custom web applications for clients across multiple industries
- Create visual assets for marketing materials
- Manage client projects from acquisition through design, development, and delivery, including brand development
Junior Frontend Developer (Working Student)for suxessNov 2021
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Jun 2022
Junior Frontend Developer (Working Student)
for suxessNov 2021
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Jun 2022
- Developed frontend features for a job board platform
- Automated repetitive manual workflows
- Built and maintained client websites and managed their content
Junior Backend Developer & IT Administrator (Working Student)AStA, Hochschule RheinMainOct 2020
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Nov 2021
Junior Backend Developer & IT Administrator (Working Student)
AStA, Hochschule RheinMainOct 2020
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Nov 2021
- Built web applications with Spring Boot while managing student IT infrastructure
- Served as Scrum Master in agile development projects
- Automated routine processes with Python scripts and maintained SilverStripe-based websites
- Designed interfaces for student services in Adobe XD and implemented them with Bootstrap and JavaScript
- Managed server administration, digital signage systems, and hardware maintenance
  Technologies
  Education
- RheinMain University of Applied SciencesMedia Computer Science (B.Sc)Sep 2019 – Dec 2023
⌀ 1.9 - University of MaltaExchange Semester (ERASMUS+ Scholarship)Feb 2022 – Jun 2022
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  Projects
psi-svgNov 2023
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Jan 2024
psi-svg
Nov 2023
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Jan 2024
- Based on ankurparihar's readme-pagespeed-insights
- Utilizes Google PageSpeed Insights' (previously Google Lighthouse) API to analyze a given websites performance
- Domain driven design architecture
- Implemented with TypeScript, NodeJS and the Express web app framework
- Supports being run in the command line or started as a web server as a Docker container
www.compressed.studioDec 2022
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Mar 2023
www.compressed.studio
Dec 2022
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Mar 2023
- Showreel website for a Film Studio based in Hamburg, Germany
- Collaboration with the client to design initial mock-ups
- Set up a headless WordPress instance
- Configuration of custom content-types with the Advanced Custom Fields WordPress addon
- Implementation of a dynamically customizable theme with TailwindCSS
- Custom animations with pure CSS
- Frontend development with Next.js and TypeScript
- Responsive user experience on both mobile and desktop devices
- Installation of a CD-pipeline in Netlify
- Configured deployment triggers upon CMS updates via web-hooks
www.julianscheinkoenig.deJul 2022
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Sep 2022
www.julianscheinkoenig.de
Jul 2022
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Sep 2022
- Next.js TypeScript React application
- Tailwind CSS styling
- Content managed through headless WordPress
- Configured Advanced Custom Fields Addon in WordPress a better UX
- UX Design created based on a provided mood board
- Responsive design for desktop and mobile screens
- Hosted on Netlify platform
- Set up CD pipeline and automatic contact form in Netlify
- Automatic updates via webhooks from GitHub and WordPress
Gremi-O-MatSep 2020
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Nov 2021
Gremi-O-Mat
Sep 2020
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Nov 2021
- Inspired by the Wahl-O-Mat of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Custom CMS built from scratch with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Management of users, committees, and statements
- Automatic email service for password reset and welcome emails
- Implemented using Spring Boot & Thymeleaf; Built with Gradle
  Certificates
DDD WorkshopAOE AcademyNovember 30, 2023
DDD Workshop
AOE AcademyNovember 30, 2023
- Overview of Domain-Driven Design
- Application architecture
- Design patterns and building blocks
- Hands-on examples
Kubernetes 101AOE AcademyFebruary 14, 2024
Kubernetes 101
AOE AcademyFebruary 14, 2024
- Overview of Kubernetes ecosystem, concepts, and architecture
- Installation and configuration of Kubernetes clusters
- Deployment and management of applications on Kubernetes
- Networking, load balancing, and high availability patterns
- Security features, secret management, and backup strategies
- Setting up logging, monitoring, alerting, and tracing
- Utilization of metrics for cluster and application monitoring
OWASP TrainingAOE AcademySeptember 21, 2021
OWASP Training
AOE AcademySeptember 21, 2021
- Understanding all 10 attack vectors
- Legal consequences of selected vectors
- Correct responses after a security vulnerability is detected
- Hands-On: Guided penetration testing and hacking into dedicated insecure applications
Scrum CourseAOE AcademySeptember 15, 2022
Scrum Course
AOE AcademySeptember 15, 2022
- Overview of Scrum theory and practices
- Values and principles of agile culture
- Scrum roles, artifacts & events
- Agile estimation
Minecraft4ScrumCapgeminiJuly 14, 2021
Minecraft4Scrum
CapgeminiJuly 14, 2021
- The Agile Manifesto and the 12 Agile Principles
- Iterative, incremental approach in software development
- The pillars of the Scrum framework
- The Scrum flow including its roles, events, and artifacts
- Practical "hands-on" work in Scrum teams Minecraft sessions building virtual worlds in multiple 15 min sprints
  Languages
  Volunteer Work
Student AdvisorHochschule RheinMainAug 2020
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May 2021
Student Advisor
Hochschule RheinMainAug 2020
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May 2021
Providing support and serving as a point of contact for an international student.
Editor & 2D AnimatorFörderverein Diesterwegschule e.V.Oct 2020
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Mar 2021
Editor & 2D Animator
Förderverein Diesterwegschule e.V.Oct 2020
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Mar 2021
Editing and 2D animation for an internal film project about the importance of volunteering.
Set Designer & BuilderWiesbaden Performing Arts CenterAug 2021
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Jun 2021
Set Designer & Builder
Wiesbaden Performing Arts CenterAug 2021
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Jun 2021
Assisting the production of "The Tin Woman".
  Interests
- 3D-Printing
- Photography
- Guitar
- Automation